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  • 25 June, 2014
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Google I/O 2014: Android Auto announced, SDK coming Soon

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Google took the wraps of the Android Auto UI for your car. Integration is through your device, and it is not independent in the car. Meaning, that Android Auto will pop up on your compatible in dash touch screen system once you plug your phone in. That leaves all updates to compatible apps handled through your phone and the Play Store.  Google already has a number of apps partnered up and ready to roll.

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Along with app partners, Google also announced that they already have 40 car makers on board to bring compatible hardware in your next vehicle. This will let you see things quickly, use Google Maps, listen to music and such along with hear incoming messages and respond via voice. All of which can be done with a few quick touches or your voice.

Google IO 2014  Android Auto

Here are a number of screenshots of what it looked like.

 

 

They also announced the Android Auto SDK. It will have a full set of audio and messaging API’s to develop for Android Auto.

Android Auto SDK

 

You can head over to android.com/auto to sign up for more information about Android Auto directly from Google and get some more details.